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Milwaukee Brewers 2015 season preview and predictions

By Robby Sabo

Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke (10) talks with catcher Martin Maldonado (12) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA;Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke (10) talks with catcher Martin Maldonado (12) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2015 Predictions

Projected Lineup:

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett (2) warms up before a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Scooter Gennett (2) warms up before a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. CF Carlos Gomez (R)
  2. 2B Scooter Gennett (L)
  3. RF Ryan Braun (R)
  4. 1B Adam Lind (L)
  5. C Jonathan Lucroy (R)
  6. 3B Aramis Ramirez (R)
  7. SS Jean Segura (R)
  8. LF Khris Davis (R)

Bench:

  • INF Luis Sardinas (S)
  • OF Logan Schafer (L)
  • INF Luis Jiminez (L)
  • C Martin Maldonado (R)
  • OF Gerardo Parra (L)

Rotation:

Sep 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Matt Garza (22) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Matt Garza (22) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. RHP Matt Garza
  2. RHP Kyle Lohse
  3. RHP Wily Peralta
  4. RHP Mike Fiers
  5. RHP Jimmy Nelson

Bullpen:

  • RHP Francisco Rodriguez (Closer)
  • RHP Jonathan Broxton (Setup)
  • LHP Will Smith (Setup)
  • RHP Jeremy Jeffress (Middle)
  • RHP Brandon Kintzler (Middle)
  • RHP Jim Henderson (Middle)
  • RHP Tyler Thornburg (Long)

Top Prospects:

  • OF Tyrone Taylor
  • MI Orlando Arcia
  • C Clint Cloulter
  • RHP Taylor Williams
  • RHP Devin Williams

With Gomez taking that step onto the brink of superstar status, the Brewers will always have a dangerous presence at the top of the lineup. Gennett and Lind will be heavily relied upon to surround Braun and give him every chance to regain that elite status form we saw for so many seasons.

The point is, this lineup has a ton of potential, especially with a bat at catcher like Jonathan Lucroy.

Where the club will need some major surprises, and perhaps a youngster to come up through the farm and make his presence felt, is the starting staff.

Even the bullpen might need some reinforcements later in the season. It’s tough to believe in the one-two punch of a very aging Francisco Rodriguez and Jonathan Broxton.

The good news for Brewers fans is that your club will not be as mediocre as 2014. The bad news is you’ll be less than mediocre.

I don’t think Braun will ever regain that superstar status we were so used to; Segura was quickly figured out by NL pitchers; the bullpen will most likely fall apart; and their starting staff will struggle.

The Cardinals, Pirates, and an emerging Chicago Cubs team will be too much to keep up with.

  • Record: 76-86
  • Playoffs: Will Not Qualify

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